Bros or hoes? What the data from rappers' lyrics shows

Do rappers think money is more important than sex? Which US president is rapped about the most? Researchers have been tracking the genre's vocabulary using data from lyrics that goes back to 1988. You can see the rise and fall of the word 'crunk' and the sudden re-emergence of 'twerk' which first became popular in 1993.

As well as seeing how language evolves in lyrics, you can compare terms to see where rappers priorities are - friendship or romance? Drugs or alcohol? The site has been such a huge success that its creators have now given news, rock and poetry the same treatment.

Who made this? Rap GeniusHow do I use it? Click 'shuffle' to compare words or enter in any search term you like